21 episodes
Epekwitk Quill Sisters Epekwitk Quill Sisters
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5.0 • 28 Ratings
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Join a group of Mi'kmaq porcupine quill workers as they share the stories behind their art. Every week, Cheryl and Kay come together to talk about their experiences as contemporary quillers using traditional techniques. Episodes will share tales about harvesting, learning how to create traditional designs, and what happens when you ran out of materials during the middle of winter.
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Matues Revisted: Part 1
In this episode, Cheryl and Kay chat with Aiden Gillis, one of the curators for their upcoming show Matues Revisted. They discuss why its important to have Indigenous people working at museums and art galleries, how Indigenous people don't often feel they belong in the art world, and their hopes for helping to make space for Indigenous Art.
The Matues Revisted exhibit is on from January 21 to March 13, 2022 at the Mary E. Black Gallery, 1061 Marginal Road, Halifax.
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Etawey Wli-Newelewin (Wishing you a Merry Christmas)
In this episode, Cheryl and Kay talk about Christmas in Mi'kma'ki and what quillwork means for the holidays. They also chat about the different traditions that get celebrated in their communities, and once again Kay is skeptical of Cheryl's cooking.
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Success at the Market!
In this episode, Cheryl and Kay talk about attending the Indigenous Christmas market and how amazing it was to meet podcast listeners. The market was also the first time Kay has sold her art to the general public, and now that she's conquered that, she's ready to tackle some more.
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Cultural appropriation...please don't!
In this episode, Cheryl and Kay talk about cultural appropriation and how the law in Canada isn't protecting Indigenous knowledge. Indigenous nations have limited options stop appropriation, so personal choices matter when deciding to make quillwork or wielding purchasing power.
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Our Indigenous lives
In this episode, Cheryl and Kay chat with Noella Moore. Noella is another former apprentice and the quiller whose medallion was recently chosen to be worn by the mascot of the 2023 Canada Games in PEI. You'll hear her story and the role Mi'kmaw art has played in her life.
Cheryl and Kay discuss their upcoming plans for a Mi'kmaw Christmas market and you'll learn why Kay has to do laundry on Sundays.
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The Value of Quillwork
In this episode, Kay and Cheryl talk about their least favourite part of quilling: putting a price on their quillwork. There are many different approaches to pricing, but with more quillers selling their work, the process has definitely
gotten easier.
If you would like to submit a listener question or contact the artists, please email epekwitkquillsisters@gmail.com
Customer Reviews
Love
I am loving this podcast. I so enjoy listening to the stories and I now have the desire to learn this amazing ancient art.
Always Interesting
Love listening to Cheryl and Kay. Especially enjoyed the last two episodes where they spoke to elders about their lives and experiences. Always interesting, and I’ve learned so much from both of these women. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with the world!
Chief Gould & Preimer King harvest
I really enjoyed hearing Chief Junior Gould & Preimer Dennis King’s, experiencing the harvest. It makes it real for them, to help better understand “Our Way of Life” being a L’nu on Epekwitk. It’s our connection to Mother Earth and resources that our families used to survive and still today we still do it. The teaching comes down from our Ancestors and have been passed on to Us. I believe they should make a bowl but a Quill Art can also be displayed in their Offices. Great job Cheryl & Kay you both have done a wonderful job on these Podcasts sharing your knowledge, that comes from our Ancestors through families to you.